"Challenging times help you learn in life," says Paris Olympics bronze medalist in hockey, Jarmanpreet Singh as he reviewed the ups and downs of his life.
From Olympic triumphs to groundbreaking initiatives, the strides made this year underscore the culmination of sustained efforts, particularly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
The bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team at the Paris Olympics had suffered a blow when defender Amit Rohidas received a red card with three-quarters of the vital quarterfinal match against Great Britain remaining. How did the team regroup and fight back to win the tie and enter the semifinal?
The six-member Indian boxing contingent, which included two World Champions and two World Championship medallists, was expected to deliver but fell short of securing any medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 41-year-old also expressed her desire to have a meeting with the national federation and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to understand what was lacking.
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal lost to Zeynep Yetgil of Turkey in the women's 53 kg freestyle round of 16 bout at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
Annu Rani, the national record holder in women's javelin throw, registered a best effort of 55.81 metres during the qualification round at Stade de France on Wednesday.
Phogat is studying MA in Psychology at the university in Jalandhar.
Thursday will be D-Day for javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and the men's hockey team as they will be fighting for medals while wrestlers Aman Sherawat and Anshu will be launching their campaigns at the Paris Olympics.
Amid the political slugfest over ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics hours before her gold medal match
